Central Haj Committee

Over two million Muslims from around the globe, including 136,000 Indians, have gathered in Mecca to perform Haj that reaches its zenith on Friday as officials said all arrangements are in place for the world's largest annual gathering in the city that recently underwent a multi-billion revamp.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has requested the central government to increase the quota of Haj pilgrims from the state. In a letter written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday, Mr Yadav requested that the state be allowed to send at least 32,532 people on Haj, maintaining the quota of 2011.

The Supreme Court wants the central government to phase out its policy of giving subsidies to Haj pilgrims.

Over two million Muslims from around the globe, including 136,000 Indians, have gathered in Mecca to perform Haj that reaches its zenith on Friday as officials said all arrangements are in place for the world's largest annual gathering in the city that recently underwent a multi-billion revamp.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has requested the central government to increase the quota of Haj pilgrims from the state. In a letter written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday, Mr Yadav requested that the state be allowed to send at least 32,532 people on Haj, maintaining the quota of 2011.

The Supreme Court wants the central government to phase out its policy of giving subsidies to Haj pilgrims.